Bain & Company Taps Hernan Saenz to Lead Global Strategy & Transformation Practice

Event summary

  • Hernan Saenz appointed head of Bain's Global Strategy & Transformation practice, effective April 1, 2026.
  • Saenz succeeds Dunigan O'Keeffe, who led the practice through a period of innovation and growth.
  • Saenz brings 25+ years of experience at Bain, including leading the Performance Improvement practice, which tripled in scale under his leadership.
  • Saenz is an advisor to the World Economic Forum and serves on the faculty at Cornell University's Johnson School of Business.

The big picture

Bain's appointment of Hernan Saenz underscores the firm's commitment to strategic transformation at a time when businesses face unprecedented disruption. Saenz's extensive experience in performance improvement and operations reinvention positions him to lead Bain's efforts in helping clients navigate complex challenges. His advisory role with the World Economic Forum and academic contributions further reinforce Bain's emphasis on digital transformation and circular value chains, key trends in the consulting industry.

What we're watching

Practice Growth
Whether Saenz can replicate his success in tripling the scale of the Performance Improvement practice within the Strategy & Transformation practice.
Client Strategy
How Saenz's focus on breakthrough strategic thinking and transformational results will impact Bain's client partnerships in an era of extraordinary change.
Industry Leadership
The pace at which Bain can solidify its position as a global standard for strategic thinking and business transformations under Saenz's leadership.